Description
Quick and flavorful shishito peppers, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shishito peppers
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
- Optional garnishes: flaky sea salt, sesame seeds, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse the shishito peppers under cool water and pat them dry completely.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Cooking the peppers: Add the peppers in a single layer and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until blistered.
- Season: Season with sea salt and drizzle with lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and finish with your choice of garnishes. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Make sure to dry the peppers well to achieve that perfect blistered exterior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: shishito peppers, quick appetizer, vegetarian recipe, easy side dish, Asian fusion